In light of information received, the Police Commissioner has directed that an investigation be commenced into the alleged unauthorised disclosure of information to a media outlet.?
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To be clear, the information alleged to have been released was not classified as Top Secret.??
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The information related to ongoing investigative and prevention steps which are under way in Canterbury District.
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The disclosure of this information is of significant concern to police and we are taking this matter very seriously.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?